Differential Identity Theories & Social Learning Theories Flashcards
1
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Differential Opportunity Theory
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Illegitimate opportunity structures are pre-existing subcultural paths to success not approved by wider culture
-Culture could be dependent upon opportunity presented to groups (social capital)
2
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Differential Association Theory
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Criminal behavior is learned
Conduct norms-what we’ve learned over time
3
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Differential Identification Theory
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When one relates to deviant people more than non-deviant people
